Samuel Alexander - The interval between a cold expectation and a wa

The interval between a cold expectation and a warm desire may be filled by expectations of varying degrees of warmth or by desires of varying degrees of coldness.

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Alexander, Samuel. "Foundations and Sketch-Plan of a Conational Psychology." The British Journal of Psychology, vol. 4, no. 3/4, 1911, pp. 239-267.

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About the Author

Samuel Alexander

Born: January 6, 1859
Died: September 14, 1938
Nationality: Australian
Profession: Philosopher

Biography

Samuel Alexander OM FBA was an Australian-born British philosopher. He was the first Jewish fellow of an Oxbridge college.

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